Trial postponed in 2014 hit-and-run bicyclist death near Milton

Trial for a Kaplan man accused in a 2014 hit-and-run crash near Milton that killed a Youngsville bicyclist has been postponed until June 20.

Fitzpatrick Doucette, 43, was scheduled to stand trial Tuesday in the death of 30-year-old Lon Lomas, who drowned in a water-filled ditch after a car crashed into him and his bicycle on the morning of July 7, 2014.

Doucette’s trial date was continued so investigators may recreate the crash scene, said 15th Judicial First Assistant District Attorney Danny Landry, who’s prosecuting the case.

In the bill of information charging Doucette with counts of negligent homicide and hit-and-run with death, the District Attorney’s Office says Doucette failed to stop and give an injured Lomas aid and assistance after the crash.